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Qareen - Spirit Double
Every human has a Qareen—a jinn assigned to them at birth. It knows your thoughts, whispers temptations, and will testify against you on Judgment Day. You cannot escape your Qareen.
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Islamic World
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The Qareen (or Qarin) is a spirit companion assigned to every human in Islamic tradition.
The Concept
According to Islamic tradition:
Every person has:
- A Qareen assigned at birth
- A jinn companion
- It knows all your thoughts
- It can be good or evil influence
- Even prophets have them
Nature
The Qareen:
- Is a type of jinn
- Bound to one person for life
- Knows every sin and secret
- Can whisper suggestions
- Will testify on Judgment Day
The Prophet’s Qareen
In Islamic tradition:
- Muhammad had a Qareen
- But his became Muslim
- It only advised good
- This is unique to him
Influence
The Qareen may:
- Encourage sin
- Whisper temptations
- Be converted to goodness (rarely)
- Know you better than you know yourself
Protection
To resist the Qareen:
- Regular prayer
- Recitation of Quran
- Seeking refuge in God
- Righteous living
- Awareness of its influence